Seat Belts, Airbags, and Negligence: Lawsuit Issues Drivers Don’t Think About
Seat belts and airbags serve a critical duty. These devices are designed to keep people safe during the terrible event of an accident. Even traveling at “only” 20 MPH, a driver and a passenger can be seriously injured from an accident. While nothing is a substitute for good, safe, conscientious driving, a vehicle’s safety features must work properly so as to preserve safety when worst-case scenarios arise.
Accidents are not always avoidable. When seat belts and/or airbags malfunction during an accident, following a path to seek damages through a civil suit is an option.
Recalls and Defects
Manufacturers can and do make major mistakes when producing vehicles on an assembly line. Safety concerns may be missed when performing necessary tests. Once a problem comes to the attention of a manufacturer, a recall or safety warning may go out.
This does not mean the manufacturer is off the proverbial hook for …
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